Zucchini Crisps

Find out how to make zucchini chips with only six simple ingredients! A healthy, quick option for a summer side. Continue reading →

Tarragon Deviled Eggs

I love Mad Men. More specifically, I love Jon Hamm playing Don Draper in Mad Men, but in the grand scheme of things, I love all things Mad Men. Luckily, I do not stand alone in this appreciation for Mad Men … many of my friends share the same feeling. And so, a Mad Men … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Sides: Italian Stuffing

Stuffing is a Thanksgiving staple. And to me, it’s like eggnog. Every year I try it, and every year I realize I don’t really like it…I mean, I wantttt to like it. It looks good, everyone likes it, it’s at every meal, but I just can’t get behind it. The bread texture turns me off, … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Sides: Cheesy Skillet Corn

Thanksgiving is a holiday of tradition, at least among my family. We eat the same sides, cook a similar style of seasoned turkey, and finish it off with a pumpkin or pecan pie (and a swig or two of wine!). I know exactly what’s expected of the holiday, and although I’m all for tradition, I … Continue reading →

6-Ingredient Tilapia with Roasted Red Pepper Quinoa

I’ve been trying to get back on the healthy bandwagon. With the holidays rapidly approaching (can you believe it’s already November!?), I know my recipes and meals will start the slow decline towards unhealthy alternatives in the coming weeks. Plus, in a few short weeks, my workplace will be flooded with sweets and treats galore … Continue reading →

Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad

In a couple previous blog posts, I’ve mentioned Max’s delicious pesto pasta salad (which he modified from my mom’s recipe!). So below, I’ve included a few mouth-watering pics and the super-simple recipe! It’s great for a summer side, and you can use any noodle you like. I prefer tortellini — the cheesy pockets are my … Continue reading →

Garbage Risotto

What a weekend! Although we were constantly moving, it was so much fun! Between grad parties, family, dog walks, pool time, and softball, I managed to find a little time to throw together a risotto dish for lunches this week. I had a bunch of leftover veggies from recipes last week, and to make sure … Continue reading →

Satisfying Sides

I’ve been a bit of a slacker this week. Although I’ve been making meals, they seem to be ones I’ve already posted on here! I guess that’s good though, since I obviously like the recipe enough to make again 🙂 On the Des Moines home front, it’s been an absolutely beautiful week so far, and … Continue reading →

Cinco de Mayo: Fish Tacos Edition

As promised, here are my brother’s delicious recipes from his Cinco de Mayo bash this past weekend. His menu: Fish Tacos with Onion-Pepper Slaw and Mexican Skillet Corn. It was phenomenal. Lucky for you (and me!) he sent me his top-secret recipes! His recipes were made for a large amount of people, so tweak the … Continue reading →

A Craving for Brussels Sprouts

I don’t know what my deal is but I have been CUH-raving Brussels sprouts lately. Maybe it was the article I read about them being one of the healthiest vegetables that peaked my interest…or maybe they just sounded good. Whatever the case, I got some from Trader Joe’s the other night and decided to make … Continue reading →